Ayatollah Khamenei’s Iron Grip on Power in Iran Comes to an End The death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, confirmed by state media on March 1, 2026, marks the dramatic conclusion of his decades-long authoritarian rule, potentially ushering in a turbulent power transition amid escalating regional conflict.[1][2][3][4] For over three decades, Ayatollah Ali…
